Wrist strengthening exercises make the wrist muscles stronger, and improve the flexibility and range of motion of your wrist joints and tendons. People who may benefit from wrist-strengthening exercises include athletes such as boxers, gymnasts, and tennis players. Workers at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome also may benefit from exercise to prevent injury.
Finger pain can be caused by many things, from arthritis and injuries to infections and autoimmune diseases. Sometimes it can be difficult to diagnose the cause without extensive testing, including blood tests, imaging studies, nerve conduction studies, and the extraction of fluid from a joint space (arthrocentesis).
A Colles fracture is a break in the radius bone, one of the forearm bones near the wrist. The fracture usually occurs if you fall onto your outstretched hand.1 Upon landing on your hand, the end of your radius bone breaks off and gets pushed toward your inner wrist. If you fall on your hand and the wrist is flexed, the radius may break and move toward the front of your wrist. This is called a Smith's fracture.
Rotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.
Collarbone pain is usually caused by an injury, such as a fracture or joint separation. However, your collarbone, also known as the clavicle, may hurt for other reasons.
